Articles By: erik shanabrough

Two ways to give this Lent February 21st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—This year, Catholic Charities of Fairfield County will be running two faith in action campaigns concurrently during Lent—Catholic Charities annual Loaves and Fishes Campaign together… Read More ››

Receiving ashes “a wonderful moment” February 18th, 2021 - DANBURY – Marking the beginning of Lent, hundreds of Catholics flocked to area churches on Ash Wednesday to receive ashes in an unusual way. At… Read More ››

Jesus teaches us not to “write people off” February 15th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT-- “Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are at the heart of Lenten practice, but it should also be a season of opening our hearts to those… Read More ››

Happy Valentine’s Day February 13th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Foundations in Education, which supports Catholic education throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport, has issued a Valentine’s Day card that is winning the hearts of all… Read More ››

Prayer should be praise as well as petition February 7th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT— When the Lord goes off to pray by himself after healing the sick, his example challenges us to deepen our own prayer life, said… Read More ››

St. Ann Academy Students thank Bishop Caggiano February 6th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—If you’re looking for an uplifting moment during a difficult time, watch this video that St. Ann Academy in Bridgeport sent Bishop Frank J. Caggiano… Read More ››

Authority of Jesus’s teaching is antidote to our anxiety January 31st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT— At a time of growing anxiety in the face of the pandemic and social change, we can find strength and peace in the teachings… Read More ››

Blessed are those who bless others January 30th, 2021 - On the wall of Andy Knuth’s office is the finger-painting of a cross surrounded by the signatures of seven young students with the words, “Blessed… Read More ››

Decree for Saint Patrick, Sacred Heart Merger January 28th, 2021 - January 28, 2021 -- Bishop Caggiano has issued the following Decree Merging the Parishes of Saint Patrick and Sacred Heart. Use the arrow buttons to… Read More ››

Bishop: Find unity by ‘fixing our eyes on Jesus’ January 25th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT— At a time of division in society and within the Church, “true unity is not making peace with ourselves, but making peace with Him,”… Read More ››

Standing with Christ during the pandemic January 23rd, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT-- When Bishop Caggiano first challenged the people of the diocese to “Stand with Christ” by serving others, he could not have foreseen the pandemic… Read More ››

Prayer Vigil Planned to Honor the Unborn January 18th, 2021 - A Prayerful Rosary March will take place on Friday, January 22 from 4:00-5:00 pm at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull. This event, occurring… Read More ››

Rev. King relied on faith, prayer to fight racism January 18th, 2021 - ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — The Rev. Martin Luther King, the slain civil rights leader who is honored with a federal holiday the third Monday of… Read More ››

What does your heart really want? January 17th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT— “There is very little that is ordinary about the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, because we are invited into the mystery of the death… Read More ››

Heroic Witness and Safeguarding lives during pandemics January 9th, 2021 - Throughout the coronavirus crisis, there have been countless “next-door saints,” as Pope Francis describes them. They include volunteers working with their parishes and Catholic Charities,… Read More ››